Today, you will clarify your group roles (the "Forming" stage of this project) and complete as much of your pre-production paperwork as possible ("Storming").

FIRST - Check the white board. Grab your team's sheet and update it with any changes to role assignments. You'll be leaving all of your paperwork on the white board at the end of class, FYI.

NEXT - Depending on your team role, work on the following:

Producer - Make sure everyone on your team knows their responsibilities. Depending on your Director's script choices and any team members' planned absences, decide on filming dates and locations. You will likely only need one full hour to film, unless your script calls for more in-depth work. Plan to film either FRIDAY or MONDAY - this will give you time for pick up shots. EMAIL ME by the end of the hour with your FILMING DATE AND LOCATION. If the location/s require special permission, find the "location release" form in the cubby in the Editing room and get it signed. Make sure all of your team's paperwork is hung on the white board at the end of class.

Director - get the digital copy of your team's Scene 1. Make any necessary changes. You can retrieve Scene 2 from the TV Pickup Box, in the folder titled "Templates." Decide on and write Scene 3. All three scenes need to be complete before I will allow you to film. Print out ALL THREE SCENES.

Cinematographer - make a visual plan for this film. If Scenes 1 and 3 aren't quite ready, you can start with Scene 2 (the same one everyone has seen a million times!). EVERY scene must have AT LEAST 3 CAMERA ANGLES, so review your continuity editing notes from Media 1, if necessary. Since everyone likes different storyboard templates, choose your favorite and print several copies at: https://www.google.com/search?q=storyboard+template - send your print job to the A110 printer, and start drawing! Stick figures are fine.

Talent - Start rehearsing and memorizing your lines! Start with Scene 2 if your Director is still working on Scene 1. If you need any additional Talent, figure out "who" is playing "who." For this project, you may not borrow students from another class. We have plenty of potential players in our own house.

Audio Engineer - Music is a huge part of how your film will be received. Chat with your Director and decide on what kind of soundtrack you want to use. Remember, for this project ONLY, you are able to use Copyrighted music. If you want to use Royalty-Free, Creative-Commons music, head on over to incompetech.com for a wide range of downloadable tunes across many genres. Source and download your music to the TV Dropbox.

Editor - You have the easiest job! Work with the Cinematographer and help him/her clarify his/her visual plan for filming. The more involved you are at this stage, the easier it will be for you to edit it together when it has all been filmed. Extra credit will be awarded to student Editors who create snazzy intro graphics for their Bailey/Elliot projects. :)